Birmingham Diocesan Trust

Also known as: Brcdtr, R C Archdiocese of Birmingham

Provision of religious services, maintenance of church, school and related property. Maintenance and support of clergy. Education. Relief of sick and poor catholics and other associated works of charity.

Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Local Authority

Birmingham City Coventry City Dudley Oxfordshire Sandwell Solihull Staffordshire Walsall Warwickshire Wolverhampton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£24,182,000

Latest Expenditure

£25,871,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 24% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £14,492,000

Charitable Activities £3,125,000

Other Trading £1,249,000

Investments £3,301,000

Other Income £2,015,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £24,925,000

Raising Funds £946,000

Governance £466,000

Grants to Institutions £468,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£24,182,000	£25,871,000	£24,925,000	£122,701,000	£21,100,000	356 / 9450
2023	£23,709,000	£25,051,000	£24,371,000	£118,258,000	£55,275,000	306 / 9300
2022	£20,135,000	£22,148,000	£21,506,000	£117,553,000	£23,200,000	311 / 7700
2021	£18,295,000	£22,867,000	£22,219,000	£122,697,000	£24,700,000	310 / 4500
2020	£19,486,000	£23,853,000	£23,249,000	£119,835,000	£24,200,000	328 / 4400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Diocesan Trust

What does Birmingham Diocesan Trust do?

How much income did Birmingham Diocesan Trust report in 2024?

Birmingham Diocesan Trust reported total income of £24.18m and reported expenditure of £25.87m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Birmingham Diocesan Trust?

Birmingham Diocesan Trust has a program ratio of 103.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Birmingham Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?

Birmingham Diocesan Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1966 as charity number 234216. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Birmingham Diocesan Trust?

Birmingham Diocesan Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Most Reverend Bernard Longley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Diocesan Trust operate?

Birmingham Diocesan Trust operates across 10 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Birmingham Diocesan Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234216.